Blue Imperial
Common NameBlue Imperial
Scientific NameLoxura atymnus
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsorange, brown, white
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, gardens
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia
Host PlantsDioscorea, Smilax, Rourea
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green and feed on yam plants (Dioscorea spp.). Pupae are camouflaged, often resembling leaves or twigs.
Identification TipsKey features include the uniform orange-brown underside of the wings and the prominent, thick, white, curled tails on the hindwings.
Description
A small to medium-sized butterfly with a uniform golden-orange to reddish-brown underside and distinctive long, white, curled tails on its hindwings.
